use existing database in Laravel 5.3

Question

hey i'm new to laravel Is that possible with Laravel 5.3 to connect to a existing database ? without make migrations manually ?

@MayankPandeyz do you have a link or something to show me how to connect with the database ? — SHOSHA K
– SHOSHA K, Commented Apr 19, 2017 at 9:10
migrations are only for creating table structures in database - they are not linked to connetcting — NoOorZ24
– NoOorZ24, Commented Apr 19, 2017 at 9:10
@NoOorZ24 yes this is what i need i have created tables but i don't want to create 50 tables again is there any way to use them ? — SHOSHA K
– SHOSHA K, Commented Apr 19, 2017 at 9:12
Just put database config info in your env file and create Models — Autista_z
– Autista_z, Commented Apr 19, 2017 at 9:13

Mayank Pandeyz · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-19 09:13:39Z

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Inside your project folder there is a file .env, in this file set the following DB details:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=192.168.1.12
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=databasename
DB_USERNAME=username
DB_PASSWORD=*****

and run php artisan config:cache, your application is connected with the given DB details.

answered Apr 19, 2017 at 9:13

Mayank Pandeyz

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Sounds great !!